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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,511.70, 17,231.10 and 11,511.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,511.70, 17,231.10 and 11,511.70 is: 17,231.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,511.70 : 17,231.10 = 11,511.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,511.70/17,231.10 = 11,511.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,511.70x = 17,231.10 × 11,511.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,511.70x = 198,359,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,359,253.87/11,511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.10

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